DESERT REGION FAMILY MEDICINE
NPI 1841621323
Internal Medicine in La Quinta, CA

Active since December 09, 2013
47647 CALEO BAY DR, STE 101, LA QUINTA, CA 92253(760) 668-0386 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Desert Region Family Medicine NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DESERT REGION FAMILY MEDICINE (NPI 1841621323) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in La Quinta, California and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. The organization lists Jeff Koury, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841621323
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE PHYSICIAN PARTNERS
Location Address47647 CALEO BAY DR, STE 101La Quinta, CA 92253-8854
Mailing Address1400 S Douglass Rd, Suite 250Anaheim, CA 92806-6904 · (760) 668-0386
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJeff KouryCeo · (714) 428-6842
Enumeration DateDecember 9, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1841621323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 8

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X
Also ListedNeurological SurgeryTaxonomy 207T00000X
Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · GynecologyTaxonomy 207VG0400X
Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X
47647 CALEO BAY DR, La Quinta, CA 92253

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDesert Region Family Medicine

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Desert Region Family Medicine is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

484

Medicare enrollment records show 484 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Desert Region Family Medicine, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 43

Anesthesiology95
Diagnostic Radiology47
Internal Medicine43
Obstetrics/Gynecology37
Nurse Practitioner30
Family Practice27
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)19
General Surgery18
35 other specialties168

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 484
Gastroenterology
NPI 1043257769
47647 CALEO BAY DR STE 210
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 771-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurology
NPI 1578855151
46100 WASHINGTON ST
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 340-0528
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1649289992
79440 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 110
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 391-5151
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1396489647
81709 DR CARREON BLVD STE C3
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 541-5888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.2 mi
Neurology
NPI 1114982048
72670 FRED WARING DR STE 202
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340-4300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1548279755
4 RANCHO CLANCY
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(516) 669-7467
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.1 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1942838222
39000 BOB HOPE DR
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-3911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi
Anesthesiology
NPI 1528084027
39000 BOB HOPE DR
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-3911
✔ PECOS7.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407844608
39000 BOB HOPE DR
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 837-8905
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.8 mi
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
NPI 1902160195
39000 BOB HOPE DR
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 837-8601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.8 mi
Emr - Regenerative Med
NPI 1790785467
3001 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY STE 108
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-4292
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1598055923
333 N SUNRISE WAY # 1783
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 902-1911
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1871937946
555 E TACHEVAH DR STE 2E107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 561-7373
✔ PECOS17 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1386647295
555 E TACHEVAH DR STE 1W201
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 866-0011
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1376554956
555 E TACHEVAH DR STE 2W103
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 285-5013
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1134581895
555 E TACHEVAH DR STE 2E107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 561-7373
✔ PECOS17 mi
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1053405712
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1093176075
1100 N INDIAN CYN DR STE 109
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 992-7171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1669863809
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6511
✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1407965692
1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE 201 WEST
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-4511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
See all 484 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is First Choice Physician Partners's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Physician Partners is 1841621323. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2013. The provider is doing business as Desert Region Family Medicine.

Where is First Choice Physician Partners located?

First Choice Physician Partners is located at 47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253. The listed phone number is (760) 668-0386.

What is First Choice Physician Partners's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is First Choice Physician Partners enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Choice Physician Partners is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Choice Physician Partners?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 484 clinicians in 43 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to First Choice Physician Partners. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Anesthesiology (95), Diagnostic Radiology (47) and Internal Medicine (43). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Choice Physician Partners was last updated on June 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.